TM 9--2350--292--100043 00--4OPERATE TOW BAR -- CONTINUED0043 00CONNECTING TOW BAR -- CONTINUEDWARNINGStay out from between vehicles while M88A2 is being positioned. Failure to comply mayresult in personnel being crushed.Use two ground guides to direct operator while backing vehicle. Inadequate guidance duringbacking operations may result in accidental impact causing injury or DEATH to personnel ordamage to equipment.8. Start main engine (WP 0012 00) and back the M88A2 until lunette end of tow bar (7) is connected to towing pintle(WP 0042 00).9. Apply brakes, shift transmission selector lever to park (P) to lock brakes. Shut down the main engine (WP0019 00).10. Close and secure towing pintle (WP 0042 00).11. Disconnect chain hoist and remove sling from tow bar (7).12. Check disabled vehicles technical manual for any special towing procedures before towing.DISCONNECTING THE TOW BARWARNINGMake sure disabled vehicle will not move after it is disconnected from M88A2. If finaldrives of disabled vehicle were disconnected for towing, disabled vehicle will nothave any brakes. Chock the towed vehicle before moving between vehicles to dis-connect the tow bar. Failure to comply may result in movement of the disabled ve-hicle causing injury or DEATH to personnel or damage to equipment.1. Chock the towed vehicles.2. Secure sling to tow bar.3. Connect the chain hoist to sling on tow bar and lifting eye.